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The anticipated sequel has arrived, and Baldur's Gate is plagued by evil once more.

Embark on a new adventure and brave terrible dangers in search of fortune, glory, and power. Face a multitude of sinister enemies while traveling through many spectacular environments in this action-packed fantasy game. Rid the lands of chaos, mastering skills, spells, and deadly weapons … the fate of thousands hangs in the balance.

IRVINE, California, January 22, 2004 - Interplay Entertainment Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: IPLY) and Vivendi Universal Games (VU Games) announced today that Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II has shipped to retail and is in stores now. The action/role-playing game, created under license from Atari and Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS), is available for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft.

Set in the Forgotten Realms® world, the most popular Dungeons & Dragons® campaign setting, Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II uses the 3rd Edition Dungeons & Dragons rules set developed by Wizards of the Coast. Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II features more monsters, 80 levels of game play, visually stunning environments, five new customizable player characters to choose from, hidden areas to explore, as well as an item creation system that will allow players to create their own ultimate magical items.

Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II is available now with a suggested retail price of $49.99 and an ESRB "Teen" rating. For more information visit the website at bgda2.blackisle.com